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BYD Set to Overtake Tesla Again on Electric-Car Sales
BYD Co. is poised to reclaim the title of the world's top seller of fully electric cars from Tesla Inc. as the Chinese automaker ships an increasing number of vehicles abroad. The maker of the Dolphin delivered 557,090 battery-electric models in…
Amazon witnesses two-fold sales growth in two-wheelers, backed by electric vehicles
E-commerce giant Amazon is witnessing around a two-fold year-on-year sales growth, in terms of value, in its two-wheelers category in India, backed by electric vehicles. “Almost 60 per cent of the mix is electric vehicles right now,”…
DVLA confirms £50,000 threshold for drivers making switch
Motorists considering making a key switch are being urged to check one vital figure first – £50,000. The DVLA has issued a new reminder that electric vehicles with a list price of £50,000 or under are no longer subject to the…
Lamborghini reveals new Urus performance hybrid SUV after ditching EVs
Lamborghini on Wednesday revealed a new hybrid performance model of its Urus SUV. The auto manufacturer is calling the new Urus SE Performante the 'fastest Super SUV in the world.' The vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, which means it…
Delhi offers car owners $1,000 to scrap old vehicles - will it solve smog nightmare?
An ambitious policy finalised by Delhi aims to phase out petrol scooters, motorbikes and autorickshaws within two years and offer residents cash incentives to switch from older vehicles to electric ones in an attempt to tackle some of the worst air…
New cheapest car in UK confirmed and it's not a Dacia
A Chinese small car has become the UK's new cheapest motor. The Leapmotor T03 has claimed the title of the UK's most affordable car with a new starting price of £12,995. The brand – owned by automotive manufacturing giant Stellantis…
Drivers thought Rachel Reeves was bad - what's next could be a lot worse
Rachel Reeves has hammered drivers - but things could get worse Rachel Reeves may have absolutely hammered drivers with car tax rises, pay-per-mile plans and a dithering fuel duty strategy, but things could get a lot, lot worse. If the bookies are…
Cars in Switzerland: lower emissions, but plug-in hybrids pollute more than expected
A victory for climate policy. But the reality is more complicated, as revealed in the report Effects of CO₂ Emissions Regulations for New Cars, Vans and Light Tractors 2012–2024External link, approved on June 24 by the Swiss federal…
This electric model is officially the UK's cheapest car - here's what to know
Dacia has reclaimed the title of Britain's cheapest new car just a day after Chinese brand Leapmotor reduced the price of its Leapmotor T03 model to £12,995. A sizeable price cut for Dacia's all-electric Spring, has brought the starting price…
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0211 GMT – Press Metal Aluminium appears well positioned to benefit from improving aluminum market…
DVLA '£50,000' alert for UK drivers planning key change
Drivers planning to make a major switch are being urged to check one crucial number beforehand – £50,000. The DVLA has issued a reminder that electric cars with a list price of £50,000 or less are no longer liable for the…
New China-EU trade mechanism puts talks over tariffs
The official launch of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism represents one of the most significant developments in China-Europe economic relations in recent years, underscoring a shared determination to manage an increasingly…
China rare-earth arrests raise supply risks for South Korea
June 30 (Asia Today) -- China's detention of two Japanese corporate employees over alleged rare-earth smuggling is turning an intensifying dispute with Japan into a criminal and supply-chain risk that could also affect South Korean manufacturers.
Thailand's Bangchak fuels North Asia push with HK$2.1b Caltex petrol stations deal
One of Thailand's largest energy conglomerates has bought Caltex petrol stations in Hong Kong in a HK$2.1 billion (US$270 million) deal, which the firm will use as a springboard into North Asia. Semi-privatised Bangchak Corporation Public Company…
Tesla deliveries are set to rise - no thanks to the U.S.
Tesla is set to report second-quarter sales on Thursday, with Wall Street forecasting limited growth as the U.S. electric-vehicle market struggles to show a meaningful bounce. The company is expected to have sold between 401,000 and 406,024…
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